The audits would review lighting, air-conditioning and heating systems, refrigeration and other equipment with an eye toward upgrades that would save a company money on its utility bills. For those who know they’ll be in the same building for some time, Doxsey said, a full audit, which would recommend technology upgrades, also will calculate how long a particular investment will take to pay for itself. Because the audits will include that financial calculation, he said, area lenders can be sure there is a solid business case underpinning any loan a company might seek.